Articles related to "Songs And Music"
Breaking Out Of A Writing Rut
Quick, find your favorite chord! Is it usually the same one? Here are a few tips to get that personal signature out of your writing, especially if it tends to get you noticed in a bad way at song pitches.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Quick, find your favorite chord! Is it usually the same one? Here are a few tips to get that personal signature out of your writing, especially if it tends to get you noticed in a bad way at song pitches.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Computer Crashes Can Be Fun
My computer crashed again, so this article is late. Crashes are rarely career-wreckers, though, and sometimes they are an easy fix any musician can do without expert help. Here are a few tips to get your electronic pal back to work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
My computer crashed again, so this article is late. Crashes are rarely career-wreckers, though, and sometimes they are an easy fix any musician can do without expert help. Here are a few tips to get your electronic pal back to work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Finding Your Voice
Many of us hope to someday be the next person that all the karaoke singers want to imitate. That's hard to do if you are still imitating your favorite singer. Here are a few tips on creating your own personal style.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Many of us hope to someday be the next person that all the karaoke singers want to imitate. That's hard to do if you are still imitating your favorite singer. Here are a few tips on creating your own personal style.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
More Lyric Hunting Tips
Sometimes the usual sources of inspiration just don't work for a lyricist. If you find yourself stuck just now, here are a few sources of material you may have overlooked.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
Sometimes the usual sources of inspiration just don't work for a lyricist. If you find yourself stuck just now, here are a few sources of material you may have overlooked.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "song composition"
A Songwriter's Holiday Gift Wish List--Part One
It isn't too early to start researching what to give folks, especially your fellow musicians for the holidays or hinting what you'd like as well. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
It isn't too early to start researching what to give folks, especially your fellow musicians for the holidays or hinting what you'd like as well. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Almost The End Of The Songwriting Year
The end of the year is a great way to get ready for next year's songwriting. Here are a few tips of things you can do now, and in the next few weeks to help you help yourself and others before the year is over.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
The end of the year is a great way to get ready for next year's songwriting. Here are a few tips of things you can do now, and in the next few weeks to help you help yourself and others before the year is over.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
America the Beautiful
CD to be released by Elvis Presley Enterprises to benefit the Red Cross
elvis • presley • singer • songs • cds
CD to be released by Elvis Presley Enterprises to benefit the Red Cross
elvis • presley • singer • songs • cds
Baby Splitting Sucks
Bill paying has to get done, but a struggling songwriter is better served by making wise choices when money runs out and you have to make hard choices. Here are a few ideas to make it a little easier to make these tough decisions.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • 'music writing" • "music composition"
Bill paying has to get done, but a struggling songwriter is better served by making wise choices when money runs out and you have to make hard choices. Here are a few ideas to make it a little easier to make these tough decisions.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • 'music writing" • "music composition"
Creating A Music Space
Most of us only have a small area in our home we can devote to music. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of to make it a more efficient and enjoyable space where you can work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Most of us only have a small area in our home we can devote to music. Here are a few ideas you might not have thought of to make it a more efficient and enjoyable space where you can work.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Enlarge Your Vocabulary
As any sort of artist, you can really never know enough. Here are a few ways to increase your vocabulary, whether it pertains to words, musical styles, or things you know about so you can write songs about or sound intelligent discussing them.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
As any sort of artist, you can really never know enough. Here are a few ways to increase your vocabulary, whether it pertains to words, musical styles, or things you know about so you can write songs about or sound intelligent discussing them.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Faking It
Just because some musician stiffed you and didn't show up in the studio or you need a drum or other track for a song doesn't mean you have to do without. Here are a few ideas to get you past this little roadblock.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition" • "music writing"
Just because some musician stiffed you and didn't show up in the studio or you need a drum or other track for a song doesn't mean you have to do without. Here are a few ideas to get you past this little roadblock.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition" • "music writing"
Fattening Your Sound
You don't have to create a "wall of sound" to get the thicker sound industry types seem to like. Here are a few simple ideas to add to what you already have and create fuller--sounding songs.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
You don't have to create a "wall of sound" to get the thicker sound industry types seem to like. Here are a few simple ideas to add to what you already have and create fuller--sounding songs.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Getting Your Songs Published
An overview of how understanding the basics of music publishing can be very beneficial for musicians and songwriters who are attempting to crack the industry.
songwriters • songwriting • music biz articles • song publishing articles • song publishing royalties
An overview of how understanding the basics of music publishing can be very beneficial for musicians and songwriters who are attempting to crack the industry.
songwriters • songwriting • music biz articles • song publishing articles • song publishing royalties
Giraffe Writing
Next time you feel stuck as a songwriter, think of a giraffe...a very tall giraffe. Here are a few fun ways this creature really helps us think of how to be better songwriters.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Next time you feel stuck as a songwriter, think of a giraffe...a very tall giraffe. Here are a few fun ways this creature really helps us think of how to be better songwriters.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
It Doesn't Have To Make Sense
A lot of popular music lately is freeform. Lyrics may not rhyme, instruments may jump from one style or key to another, but this is a great way to dust off those great lines you've come up with and mixmaster them to your first real hit.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
A lot of popular music lately is freeform. Lyrics may not rhyme, instruments may jump from one style or key to another, but this is a great way to dust off those great lines you've come up with and mixmaster them to your first real hit.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
It Hurts to Learn to Play Guitar
Guitar is one of the easiest instruments to write with, once you get around to learning to play one. If you've made this decision, here are a few tips to make the processs a little less physically painful.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Guitar is one of the easiest instruments to write with, once you get around to learning to play one. If you've made this decision, here are a few tips to make the processs a little less physically painful.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
More Fun With Love Songs
Everyone has a love song in them, but it is tough sometimes to come up with one that doesn't sound either like every other one written or where it is just a long string of insincere words. Here are a few things you might try just for a change.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition" "music composition"
Everyone has a love song in them, but it is tough sometimes to come up with one that doesn't sound either like every other one written or where it is just a long string of insincere words. Here are a few things you might try just for a change.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition" "music composition"
More Health Tips For The Musician
Here are a few simple health tips you can try that strangely will help your songwriting, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Here are a few simple health tips you can try that strangely will help your songwriting, too.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
More Something From Nothing Ideas
Sometimes we are stuck without our instruments for a time. If you are in this rut, here are some ideas to keep playing, even if you've had to sell or pawn your favorite instrument.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes we are stuck without our instruments for a time. If you are in this rut, here are some ideas to keep playing, even if you've had to sell or pawn your favorite instrument.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
More Writers' Block Fighters
Sometimes life events make it tough to write music. Here are a few ideas to get those writing juices moving, even when your thoughts are on work or the holidays.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Sometimes life events make it tough to write music. Here are a few ideas to get those writing juices moving, even when your thoughts are on work or the holidays.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Music And Love Can Mix
For most musicians, our art is our main passion in life. If your significant other feels left out, though, this can generate frictions that can cut down on your writing time in the long run. Here are a few tips to keep that from happening.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
For most musicians, our art is our main passion in life. If your significant other feels left out, though, this can generate frictions that can cut down on your writing time in the long run. Here are a few tips to keep that from happening.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Music Isn't Always Fun
Working hard on your music can often take the fun right out of it, as well as the rest of your life. Here are a few tips on how to get the joy back into your favorite pastime, and maybe make a few new songs in the process.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Working hard on your music can often take the fun right out of it, as well as the rest of your life. Here are a few tips on how to get the joy back into your favorite pastime, and maybe make a few new songs in the process.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Pink's Funhouse
Since her debut in 2000 Pink has transformed from an R&B singer who was tipped to be the next Christina Aguilera into a fully fledged rock chick.
pop rock music • rock music love songs • pop music love songs • rock love ballads • pop music top songs
Since her debut in 2000 Pink has transformed from an R&B singer who was tipped to be the next Christina Aguilera into a fully fledged rock chick.
pop rock music • rock music love songs • pop music love songs • rock love ballads • pop music top songs
Playing The Street
Here are a few tips for becoming a street musician. Busking is becoming very popular, and is a great way to get your music heard.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Here are a few tips for becoming a street musician. Busking is becoming very popular, and is a great way to get your music heard.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Putting Up With Nonsense
Sometimes folks can be pretty heartless picking on you because of your choice of aspirations. Here are a few tips for handling the meanies that put you down for being a musician.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes folks can be pretty heartless picking on you because of your choice of aspirations. Here are a few tips for handling the meanies that put you down for being a musician.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Running Songs and Playlists
Many runners could not imagine continuing their sport without the use of music. Here are some great tunes to keep you on track.
running songs • running tunes • playlist for running • exercise songs • motivational music
Many runners could not imagine continuing their sport without the use of music. Here are some great tunes to keep you on track.
running songs • running tunes • playlist for running • exercise songs • motivational music
Shaun the Sheep for Christmas No1?
Review of the single Life's A Treat, a contender for 2007 Christmas Number One.
christmas songs • pop music • children music • tv shows • novelty music
Review of the single Life's A Treat, a contender for 2007 Christmas Number One.
christmas songs • pop music • children music • tv shows • novelty music
Shock Value
To shock or not to shock? This is a question that all songwriters and artists have to ask themselves. Here are a few pros and cons that might help you make a decision about this controversial topic.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
To shock or not to shock? This is a question that all songwriters and artists have to ask themselves. Here are a few pros and cons that might help you make a decision about this controversial topic.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Solar Flares and the Songwriter
The solar flare we are getting this week can cause songwriters trouble, but not if you prepare for it. Enjoy this wonderful spectacle of nature, and let it inspire you to write, not keep you from doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
The solar flare we are getting this week can cause songwriters trouble, but not if you prepare for it. Enjoy this wonderful spectacle of nature, and let it inspire you to write, not keep you from doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Song Lyrics, Music and Politics
Music educators need to be aware that, while music can often bridge all boundaries between people, it can actually trigger divisions if used naively in some contexts.
song lyrics • music education • music teachers • australian politics • sorry song
Music educators need to be aware that, while music can often bridge all boundaries between people, it can actually trigger divisions if used naively in some contexts.
song lyrics • music education • music teachers • australian politics • sorry song
The Silly Guitarist
The guitarist is often the most stodgy member of a band, but it really shouldn't be that way. Here are a few ideas for guitarists to try to make themselves a little more approachable and a more fun person to write songs or perform with.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
The guitarist is often the most stodgy member of a band, but it really shouldn't be that way. Here are a few ideas for guitarists to try to make themselves a little more approachable and a more fun person to write songs or perform with.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "song composition"
Time Thieves
We tend to waste a lot of our living time doing silly things. Here are a few tips to steal back some more of this time for your music, and make yourself a happier person in the process.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
We tend to waste a lot of our living time doing silly things. Here are a few tips to steal back some more of this time for your music, and make yourself a happier person in the process.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "music writing" • "music composition"
Travel and the Songwriter--Part 2
Many musicians find that they have to travel in order to get their music heard. Here are a few more tips not covered last week if you need to move around to get your music the exposure it deserves. Next week's issue will cover a few more tips.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Many musicians find that they have to travel in order to get their music heard. Here are a few more tips not covered last week if you need to move around to get your music the exposure it deserves. Next week's issue will cover a few more tips.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Travel and the Songwriter--Part One
Well, another threat to our airlines came out this week, so count on longer waits at the airport. Here are a few tips on how musicians can make travel easier on ourselves.
"cindy lee haddock" • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition" • songwriting
Well, another threat to our airlines came out this week, so count on longer waits at the airport. Here are a few tips on how musicians can make travel easier on ourselves.
"cindy lee haddock" • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music composition" • songwriting
Trigger Yourself
Sometimes we need to play mind games with ourselves to get us moving when we need to come up with material on demand. Here are some fun ways that might work for you to train yourself to be able to write anywhere, anytime.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes we need to play mind games with ourselves to get us moving when we need to come up with material on demand. Here are some fun ways that might work for you to train yourself to be able to write anywhere, anytime.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Versatility Helps
Versatility seems to be a hallmark of the consistently working songwriter. Here are a few examples and ideas that might inspire you to try something you didn't think you could do as a composer.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Versatility seems to be a hallmark of the consistently working songwriter. Here are a few examples and ideas that might inspire you to try something you didn't think you could do as a composer.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
What's Love Got To Do WIth It?
It's hard to write good love songs if you don't have love in your life. Here are a few tips that might help if your songs are suffering because you don't have this solid foundation to work from.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music writing"
It's hard to write good love songs if you don't have love in your life. Here are a few tips that might help if your songs are suffering because you don't have this solid foundation to work from.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "song writing" • "song composition" • "music writing"
Working Wounded
Don't use a cut pinkie as an excuse to miss rehearsals, gigs or studio time if you can help it. Here are a few ideas for working around what may seem to be an impossible problem that really may be a blessing in disguise.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Don't use a cut pinkie as an excuse to miss rehearsals, gigs or studio time if you can help it. Here are a few ideas for working around what may seem to be an impossible problem that really may be a blessing in disguise.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song composition" • "music composition"
Writing For Yourself
Sometimes you need to just forget all the rules and theory and just fingerpaint with your music. Here are a few ideas to let the inner brat inside you out in your writing, and maybe create your big hit in doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition"
Sometimes you need to just forget all the rules and theory and just fingerpaint with your music. Here are a few ideas to let the inner brat inside you out in your writing, and maybe create your big hit in doing so.
"cindy lee haddock" • "music writing" • songwriting • "song composition" • "music composition"
Writing the Lonely Song
Loneliness can be a good thing. Try writing a song with a positive spin on this subject. Here are a few ideas to scoot you in this direction, but, being a songwriter, I bet you already have a few ideas along these lines....
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Loneliness can be a good thing. Try writing a song with a positive spin on this subject. Here are a few ideas to scoot you in this direction, but, being a songwriter, I bet you already have a few ideas along these lines....
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
You Just Weren't Ready Yet
Okay, so you suddenly find your musical dreams squashed. It's not the end--the target has just been scooted back a bit, and it's up to you to get up and pursue it again. Here are some little ways to get you up and aiming at it again.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Okay, so you suddenly find your musical dreams squashed. It's not the end--the target has just been scooted back a bit, and it's up to you to get up and pursue it again. Here are some little ways to get you up and aiming at it again.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"
Alternative Christmas Music
Looking for an alternative to the same old traditional holiday music? Here are some songs to update your repertoire of Christmas tunes.
alternative holiday music • alternative christmas music • alternative holiday songs • alternative christmas songs • christmas music
Looking for an alternative to the same old traditional holiday music? Here are some songs to update your repertoire of Christmas tunes.
alternative holiday music • alternative christmas music • alternative holiday songs • alternative christmas songs • christmas music
New Running Songs
Finding new songs to keep runs interesting is an ongoing quest. Trying these uncommon songs can breathe new life into workouts.
runnning songs • motivational songs • motivational music • new running songs • running songs for workouts
Finding new songs to keep runs interesting is an ongoing quest. Trying these uncommon songs can breathe new life into workouts.
runnning songs • motivational songs • motivational music • new running songs • running songs for workouts
Alternative Love Songs
Songs about love are often so generically appealing that finding originality in this genre seems almost impossible.
alternative love songs • love songs • valentine's day music • wedding songs • proposal songs
Songs about love are often so generically appealing that finding originality in this genre seems almost impossible.
alternative love songs • love songs • valentine's day music • wedding songs • proposal songs
Choose The 100 Greatest Rock Songs
When making a list of 100 greatest rock songs the majority will probably be rock music from the sixties and the seventies.
100 greatest rock songs • 100 top rock songs • rock music • sixties • 60’s
When making a list of 100 greatest rock songs the majority will probably be rock music from the sixties and the seventies.
100 greatest rock songs • 100 top rock songs • rock music • sixties • 60’s
Fun Wedding Dance Music
From Pink to Frank Sinatra to the Village People, here are some great songs that will have all of your wedding guests on the dance floor.
wedding song • wedding music • dance music • father daughter dance • mother son dance
From Pink to Frank Sinatra to the Village People, here are some great songs that will have all of your wedding guests on the dance floor.
wedding song • wedding music • dance music • father daughter dance • mother son dance
Funeral Hymns and Uplifting Christian Music
Gospel music and hymns are often included in funeral arrangements. A traditional hymn played at a funeral service or memorial can help comfort the grieving.
funeral hymns • funeral service music songs • christian music funerals memorial • christian hymns • songs of faith praise
Gospel music and hymns are often included in funeral arrangements. A traditional hymn played at a funeral service or memorial can help comfort the grieving.
funeral hymns • funeral service music songs • christian music funerals memorial • christian hymns • songs of faith praise
Happy to Be In Love Songs
When you've finally met that special someone it's time to celebrate. Why not sing to the music of Etta James, Dean Martin, and Michael Bublè?
love songs • romantic music • happy songs • ain’t no other man • baby boy
When you've finally met that special someone it's time to celebrate. Why not sing to the music of Etta James, Dean Martin, and Michael Bublè?
love songs • romantic music • happy songs • ain’t no other man • baby boy
IDMA 2008 Best Dance Tracks
The year's best underground, Euro, prog house/trance, jungle/DnB and breaks/electro dance tracks as voted for in the 23rd annual International Dance Music Awards 2008.
international dance music awards • best dance track • best dance songs • dance music 2008 • paul van dyk
The year's best underground, Euro, prog house/trance, jungle/DnB and breaks/electro dance tracks as voted for in the 23rd annual International Dance Music Awards 2008.
international dance music awards • best dance track • best dance songs • dance music 2008 • paul van dyk
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